bikeguychicago Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 For giggles, I installed the Amico Home app on my Lenovo Android tablet and the Amico Controller app on my Moto Z4. I launched the Amico Home app on the tablet and the controller app on the phone and all I'm getting is a 'Searching for Amico' message on the controller app. I cannot pair the two apps. Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. Has anyone else tried to get this working and have you had any success? With this thing being in development as long as it has, one would think this process should be transparent. 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 I also find it annoying that I can't manipulate the Amico Home app via the touch screen. If you're going to port your console UI to touch screen devices, it _needs_ to support the touch screen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Modern Gaming topic? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Anything Amico = 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Scam 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 3 hours ago, cmadruga said: Modern Gaming topic? Before posting here, I checked Modern Gaming but didn't see a category for Amico. I remember seeing one at one point but they may have been wiped with all the negative aura surrounding the subject matter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I’m curious to know if the Amico Home works… Hope we’ll get some feedback before they close this tread…🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 they don't need to close this thread. It just needs to move to the Modern Gaming subforum. That is...unless the typical Amico haters start stinking up the thread and then it could/should be closed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 hours ago, bikeguychicago said: Before posting here, I checked Modern Gaming but didn't see a category for Amico. I remember seeing one at one point but they may have been wiped with all the negative aura surrounding the subject matter. "Modern Gaming Discussion" is the section. You can post topics like this one there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MateusSolo Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 7 hours ago, bikeguychicago said: Has anyone else tried to get this working and have you had any success? I've installed it on my Android smartphone and got the same results/problems as yours. This thing doesn't work at all! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppypaw95 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 amico home works smoothly good on my oukitek k16, i am cast/mirror the screen over to my android tv capsule max beamer and can play it on my wall over the bed and use my old king kong mini as small controller with the amico controller app connected with bluetooth. The menu looks very fresh and playfully animated, love the style with the preview screens showing a lil video for each game, looks way more fun in compare to the static not animated boring xbox,playstation,switch menus which are not fun to navigate. Just purchased Astrosmash and make a lil video about the amico home menu too its not good, was recording with my ipad the wall but it shows its working. My issue is sometimes after playing 1-2 levels in Astrosmash i need to restart the amico controller app because its loose the connection, maybe because i have not the best wlan but it works and is fun to play, hopefully finnigan fox will be released soon too. here the video, there are also way better videos on youtube but you can see it works: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash7 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 If I'm reading the fine print correctly you need two devices to make it work because one device acts as a controller, and the other device acts as the television. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGG Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 It works. How good it works is up for debate. I'm working on a full demonstration how to get it working as well as a review that should be published this Saturday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots.genoa Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 10 hours ago, bikeguychicago said: Before posting here, I checked Modern Gaming but didn't see a category for Amico. And so you posted in another section that doesn't have a category for Amico either. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 19 hours ago, bikeguychicago said: For giggles, I installed the Amico Home app on my Lenovo Android tablet and the Amico Controller app on my Moto Z4. I launched the Amico Home app on the tablet and the controller app on the phone and all I'm getting is a 'Searching for Amico' message on the controller app. I cannot pair the two apps. Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. Has anyone else tried to get this working and have you had any success? With this thing being in development as long as it has, one would think this process should be transparent. Not sure the order you tried, but I've seen it work where you start the phone app first, then start Amico Home on the other device. Then as booting up it recognizes the controller. No idea if that is how it is suppose to work, but I've seen it work that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 19 hours ago, bikeguychicago said: Before posting here, I checked Modern Gaming but didn't see a category for Amico. I remember seeing one at one point but they may have been wiped with all the negative aura surrounding the subject matter. The Modern Gaming section is a collection of threads for modern gaming. The Amico thread is always in the top 10 thread. https://forums.atariage.com/forum/21-modern-gaming-discussion/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Lathe26 said: The Modern Gaming section is a collection of threads for modern gaming. The Amico thread is always in the top 10 thread. https://forums.atariage.com/forum/21-modern-gaming-discussion/ Is Amico still considered Modern Gaming? 🤷♂️😜 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Rickster8 said: Is Amico still considered Modern Gaming? 🤷♂️😜 Well it certainly isn't considered a classic console. Too bad there isn't a vaporware subforum 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingonwheels Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 I'm unable to connect my two devices too. Moto G phone and Chromebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 I just realized a potential issue with the original post. The controller app and Amico Home app do not communicate via Bluetooth. It is via WiFi. You need both devices on the same private network to function. If you have WiFi off on one it won't work. Also if anyone has their preorder in you might want to read the terms of condition before you redeem Astrosmash. It will cut into your refund or make it where you have to pay the difference if the hardware miraculously comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 11/29/2023 at 5:46 PM, MrBeefy said: I just realized a potential issue with the original post. The controller app and Amico Home app do not communicate via Bluetooth. It is via WiFi. You need both devices on the same private network to function. If you have WiFi off on one it won't work. Also if anyone has their preorder in you might want to read the terms of condition before you redeem Astrosmash. It will cut into your refund or make it where you have to pay the difference if the hardware miraculously comes out. I found that out myself and was able to get both to talk to each other once they were both connected to my Wi-Fi network. The problem now is that I am reluctant to spend $5 (much less $15) to beta test for them. They really should provide a free or limited version of at least one of the games so one can actually play and see if they warrant the cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 11/28/2023 at 9:58 PM, Crash7 said: If I'm reading the fine print correctly you need two devices to make it work because one device acts as a controller, and the other device acts as the television. You are correct. You'll want at least an Android tablet for the 'screen' device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 10 hours ago, bikeguychicago said: I found that out myself and was able to get both to talk to each other once they were both connected to my Wi-Fi network. The problem now is that I am reluctant to spend $5 (much less $15) to beta test for them. They really should provide a free or limited version of at least one of the games so one can actually play and see if they warrant the cost. This company has been making greedy decisions with knowing they have no product ready to come out since at least 2020. You expect them to change now? You would be better off trying Astrosmash on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2430580/Astrosmash/ You can buy it and if you hate it return/get it refunded if you've played under a certain time limit. The app does nothing special, and is actually a more difficult and convoluted setup than releasing games directly into Google Play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGG Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 For those curious, here's my video on how to use Amico Home, gameplay, and issues. I agree with @MrBeefy that for Astrosmash, Steam is a much better experience. Hopefully this video will help people decide if they want to shell out the cash to play these this way. I *HIGHLY* recommend using a USB-C to HDMI cable to play on your TV, especially if playing multiplayer. I can't imagine crowding around a phone would be a good experience. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 6 hours ago, MGG said: For those curious, here's my video on how to use Amico Home, gameplay, and issues. I agree with @MrBeefy that for Astrosmash, Steam is a much better experience. Hopefully this video will help people decide if they want to shell out the cash to play these this way. I *HIGHLY* recommend using a USB-C to HDMI cable to play on your TV, especially if playing multiplayer. I can't imagine crowding around a phone would be a good experience. Has your daughter tried Astrosmash on Steam? If so did it change her opinion on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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